
How to Say Something Is Free in English
The word “free” usually gets people’s attention quickly! But do you know how to say that something is free using...
14 Animal Names You Can Use to Describe People [Updated]
English Phrases to Say When Someone Is Sick [Updated]
How to Use "Play" Like a Native Speaker
How to Talk About Hot Weather in English
How to Use Countable and Uncountable Nouns
English learners often have trouble understanding countable and uncountable nouns. It can be tricky, but knowing the difference is important....
10 English Idioms Related to Cooking
If you've read our article on essential cooking vocabulary, you'll already know some of the most important words you need...
"No Sweat!" 10 Alternatives for "Easy"
Learning a new language can often be difficult — there is a lot of vocabulary and tricky grammar to remember....
How to Correctly Say the Date in English [Updated]
Today, we'll tell you everything you need to know about saying the date in English. This piece covers how to:...
How to Avoid Saying “I Don’t Know” Directly
If you don't know the answer to a question, how do you respond? In professional settings, it's often better to...
Using Your Head: 15 Different Ways to Say "Think"
Like many other basic English verbs, "think" has several useful synonyms. Each word has its own nuance and situations in...
How to Say "I Love You" in English and Actually Mean It [Updated]
A common question many English learners have is, "What are some different ways to say 'I love you'?" Well, you...
"What's Up?": How to Use It and Respond to It
"What's up?" If you have English-speaking friends or watch English TV and movies, you've probably heard this expression before. Even...
"Get Into the Rhythm" with English Idioms Related to Music
Just like countries all over the world, music is a very important part of culture in English-speaking countries. So it...
10 Commonly Confused English Word Pairs
In the past, we've looked at the word pair of "advice" and "advise." But there are many more similar word...
7 Ways to Politely Apologize for a Late Reply in English
Have you ever wanted to apologize for replying late to an email? Here are seven ways to do that in...
English Phrases to Say When Someone Is Sick [Updated]
Do you have a friend or coworker who’s sick or injured? If you do, here are 20 short English expressions...
10 Ways to Politely Ask for Clarification in English
Whether you're meeting with a foreign client, seeing a doctor, or taking an online English lesson, there will be times...
Caught a Cold or Flu? How to Talk About This in English
It's that time of year again when everyone seems to be catching a cold – or worse, the flu. We...
How to Wish Someone the Best Birthday Ever [Updated]
Greeting messages can be hard to write, and birthday wishes are no exception. To help English learners write the best...
Focus on Fluency: Top 15 Textbooks To Help You Speak English
Choosing what textbook to use is a difficult decision. And if you want to improve your fluency, it gets even...
"Could You" vs "Would You": What's the Difference?
As one of the largest online learning platforms, we get asked a lot of questions about English grammar. Today we’ll...
10 Polite Ways to Ask People to Repeat Themselves
Whether you’re talking to a friend, having a business meeting, or taking an online English lesson, there will be times...
How to Say “My Internet Isn’t Working!” in English [Updated]
You’ve probably been in a situation in which you’re talking to someone online and suddenly their video freezes, your internet...
18 Ways to Respond in a Conversation Besides "Uh-Huh"
When you’re having a conversation, how do you show your partner that you’re listening? People often make special sounds (“Uh-huh”...